5 (of a subject, etc.) studied in its theoretical aspects rather than for its practical applications. pure mathematics, pure science Compare â applied. 6 (of a vowel) pronounced with more or less unvarying quality without any glide; monophthongal. 7 (of a consonant) not accompanied by another consonant.
The name Helen is a Greek baby name. In Greek the meaning of the name Helen is: Shining light. The bright one. Helen of Troy, whose elopement with Paris sparked the Trojan War, was the daughter of Zeus and wife of Menelaus, King of Sparta.
Ilona /ilo-na/ [3 sylls.] as a girls' name is pronounced eye-LOH-nah, eye-LONE-ah.It is of Hungarian and Greek origin, and the meaning of Ilona is sun ray. Variant of Helen. Also carries the connotation of beautiful, because of the beauty of Helen of Troy.lona /ilo-na/ [3 sylls.] as a girls' name is pronounced eye-LOH-nah, eye-LONE-ah.